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Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Government use of Artificial Intelligence – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 27 May 2019

New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence, but regulation is needed to ensure it is used […]

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Water, water everywhere – Ian Fuller

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 08 June 201703 August 2018

Two environmental issues have dominated the news so far this election year, both focused on waterways, writes Massey University’s Associate […]

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Can Bill English pick up the pace on scientific investment? – Jeff Tallon

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 19 January 2017

Science was ignited as the fuel of economic growth, but the fame has gone out, writes Professor Jeff Tallon, physicist […]

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Roadmap for NZ science – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 July 201603 May 2017

On Friday, the Government released a discussion paper to identify the areas of scientific knowledge needed to support decision-making for […]

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Funding NZ with science – The New Zealand Herald

In the News  |  Published: 17 November 201428 March 2016

Following up on the Government’s recent announcement that it is investing $139 million into 48 of New Zealand’s most promising research programmes, Teuila […]

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Editorial: National Science Challenges – NZ Herald

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 22 May 2013

The editorial in today’s New Zealand Herald takes a look at the government’s new National Science Challenges. An excerpt (read […]

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Election 2011 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 08 November 201123 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

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HRC funds the wellbeing of New Zealand

In the News  |  Published: 20 July 201122 July 2011

Millions of dollars are being invested into the health of  New Zealander’s through the government funding body, the Health Research […]

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CRI mergers ‘could send scientist overseas’

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 14 April 201115 April 2011

The Government is looking at merging Crown Research Institutes in a attempt to cut costs and increase efficiency. Writing for […]

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Report on kiwi science education released

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 05 April 201115 April 2011

Sir Peter Gluckman, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, today released his much-awaited report on the state of science […]

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